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James Mitchell Varnum House, East Greenwich, RI

57 Peirce Street
East Greenwich, RI 02818
United States

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https://varnumcontinentals.org/house-museum/

General James Mitchell Varnum was a Brigadier General in the Continental Army, a lawyer, and a key Rhode Island political figure. His Revolutionary War résumé includes commanding troops during the Siege of Boston and the Battle of Long Island, serving as a senior officer at Valley Forge, and helping form the 1st Rhode Island Regiment, notable for enlisting African Americans. The home served as a center for legal and military strategy discussions during the war, with a remarkable roster of guests including George Washington, Marquis de Lafayette, and the Comte de Rochambeau. The home dates to about 1788.

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